barista - Store# 05737, SAN ELIJO & BIRMINGHAM

Starbucks Coffee Company•Encinitas, CA
•$20 - $23

About The Position

The Barista creates a warm and welcoming space where each cup of coffee can spark connection. The role focuses on providing meaningful customer interactions, preparing quality beverages and food, and contributing to a fast-paced store environment. No previous experience is required. Starbucks describes opportunities for developmental experiences and access to industry-leading benefits.

Requirements

  • No previous experience is required.
  • Be available to work flexible hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
  • Be able to learn quickly.
  • Be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
  • Have strong interpersonal skills.
  • Be able to work as part of a team.
  • Be able to build relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Provide quality beverages and food products while following store operating policies and standards.
  • Handle cash and follow store safety and security standards.
  • Engage with customers, discover and respond to their needs, and communicate clearly and pleasantly.
  • Prepare food and beverages according to standard recipes or customer customization requests, including changes to temperature, ingredient quantities, or ingredients.
  • Perform a variety of different tasks within the store during each shift.
  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits for partners and their families.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
  • Paid parental leave and family expansion reimbursement.
  • Paid vacation that accrues after an introductory period, subject to the stated accrual rates and annual limits.
  • Sick time, accrued according to work location.
  • Additional pay for working on one of eight observed holidays.
  • Eligible partners may participate in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.) and Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
  • Quarterly bonus opportunity.
  • Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
  • 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
  • Student loan management resources and access to other educational opportunities.
  • Backup care and DACA reimbursement.
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